Meet Megan, a driven COO of a fast-growing tech company who finds herself stuck in a frustrating loop. Deadlines are being missed, tensions run high within her team, and despite her relentless efforts to push harder, nothing seems to improve. At home, the stress bleeds into her personal life, leaving her questioning her leadership abilities and feeling disconnected. Megan wonders—what’s holding her back, and how can she break free? In this episode, Jay welcomes Susan Drumm, a CEO advisor, leadership coach, and best-selling author of The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. Susan delves into Megan’s story and highlights how patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences, shape our behaviors as leaders. She introduces actionable strategies to disrupt unhelpful patterns, connect deeply with teams, and lead with purpose. Susan also shares her groundbreaking insights on leveraging music and neuroscience to create new neural pathways that foster personal transformation. From identifying blind spots to building cognitive diversity within teams, this episode is packed with tools to help you break patterns, unlock your leadership potential, and cultivate meaningful connections. Notable Quotes "The only power you have is internal. Master that, and the external will follow." — Susan Drumm "Your blind spot could be someone else’s superpower—embrace the diversity." — Susan Drumm "When you lead with questions, you create connection instead of resistance." — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Susan Drumm is a CEO advisor, leadership coach, and founder of Meritage Leadership. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial organizations to enhance their leadership effectiveness. Susan is the author of The Leader’s Playlist, which explores how music and neuroscience can catalyze personal and professional growth. Her podcast, The Enlightened Executive, offers further insights into leadership and team dynamics. Resources and Links Susan Drumm Website: https://susandrumm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-drumm-bb09732/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drummleadership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drummleadership/ X: https://twitter.com/DrummLeadership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsV6cjbZPBXHLPVrqGjWHw?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast (The Enlightened Executive): https://open.spotify.com/show/1CF8xXG4AyRDoP6j30Jzx8?si=fa8c128002a0401f The Leader’s Playlist: https://a.co/d/iIrgbNf Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In Friday’s episode, Jay will guide you through a four-step process to clarify your purpose and the legacy you want to leave. This episode will include a free resource to help you align your actions with your mission and create lasting impact as we enter 2025. Don’t miss this transformative conversation! Stay inspired, stay resilient, and stay connected to purpose.